Merida Ninety-Six 9.800 29er 2017 XC Mountain Bike

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Lightweight aluminium XC / marathon full suspension race bike with no-compromise approach, 100mm travel available in 650b or 29er wheel sizes. Boost axle standards to give stiffer wheels The single pivot design with the linkage and shock under the top tube is retained - no other layout can be made lighter.


Key Features:
  • Lightweight 6066 triple butted aluminium frame
  • Fox Float 32 Performance SC suspension fork
  • Fox Float DPS Performance rear shock
  • Shimano SLX 2 x 11
  • Shimano Deore "Boost" standard bolt through hubs and Merida Expert CC rims
  • Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes


Frame Lightweight triple butted and hydroformed 6066 aluminium with "Smart Entry" cable routing for rattle free running. Super stiff power transfer and agile handling provided by the tapered head tube, Boost axle standard and asymetric chainstay.
Forks Fox Float 32 Performance SC air fork with tapered steerer, 100mm travel, 15mm bolt through boost axle standard and remote lockout
Rear_Shock Float DPS Performance
Headset Merida-2334 1-1/8"/1.5" with MH-S100A:5.1mm neck H:13.4L
Handlebars Merida Expert double butted 6061 aluminium, flat, 720mm wide
Stem Merida Expert 3d forged 6061 aluminium - 5 degrees
Shifters 22 Speed Shimano SLX-i spec 11 speed
Front_Mech Shimano SLX double
Rear_Mech Shimano SLX Shadow 11 speed
Chainset Shimano SLX 36-26
Bottom_Bracket Attached
Chain KMC X11, 11 speed
Cassette Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-42
Front_Brake Shimano SLX hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear_Brake Shimano SLX hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Rims Merida Expert CC, 22.5mm inner width, tubeless ready
Front_Hub Shimano Deore, 15mm bolt through, 110mm boost axle standard
Rear_Hub Shimano Deore, 12mm bolt through, 148mm boost axle standard
Spokes Double butted stainless steel (Black)
Tyres Continental X-King 29er 2.2" Kevlar bead Front
Continental X-King 29er 2.2" Kevlar bead Rear
Seatpost Merida Expert alloy 30.9mm in-line
Pedals XC Pro Alloy

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